Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja
The federal government has begun the distribution of engagement letters and monitoring devices to 46 independent monitors in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq reiterated the commitment of government in ensuring that the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP) are adequately monitored for effective service delivery.
The minister was represented by the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr. Raphael Obi.
She urged the independent monitors to diligently report on the various social investment programmes targeted at lifting vulnerable Nigerians out of poverty in line with President Muhammadu Buhari aspirations.